Finding the Third Proportional to 84,792 and 184,164
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Solution
The third proportional to 84,792 and 184,164 is: 399,995.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
84,792 : 184,164 = 184,164 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
84,792/184,164 = 184,164/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
84,792x = 184,164 × 184,164 - Step 4: Simplify right side
84,792x = 33,916,378,896 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 33,916,378,896/84,792 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 399,995.03
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